Holiday Centerpiece How-to: Painted Pumpkins

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Pumpkins become tastefully eye-catching when they're painted white and finished with a subtle splattering of rich fall colors. Line several next to each other on the mantel or windowsill to create a pretty display.

Step 2 Set pumpkins on newspaper. Using paintbrush, prime each pumpkin. Let dry. Clean brush with ammonia and water.

Step 3 Spray pumpkins white. Let dry.

Step 4 Pour colored paints into separate trays.

Step 5 Wearing gloves, dip a scrub brush in red paint, then hold the brush a couple of inches away from the pumpkin and run your fingers through the bristles to create a splatter effect. Rotate the pumpkin and repeat. Dip another scrub brush into gold paint and repeat. Repeat on all pumpkins, substituting brown paint for red on some. Let dry.